Alto, TX population by race
The table below shows Alto's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 624 | 56.68% |
| Black or African American | 289 | 26.25% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 21 | 1.91% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 52 | 4.72% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 115 | 10.45% |
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Alto population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Alto has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Alto's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Alto population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 56.68% are white, 26.25% are Black or African American, 1.91% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.72% are some other race and 10.45% are multiracial.
Alto 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Alto is White with a population of 624 (56.68% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 115 (10.45% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Alto, TX
By ethnicity, 344 (31.24% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 757 (68.76% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Alto, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 420 (55.48% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Alto, TX Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Alto's Non-Hispanic population.
Alto Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 420 | 55.48% |
| Black or African American alone | 289 | 38.18% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 12 | 1.59% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 36 | 4.76% |
Among the Hispanic population in Alto, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 344 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Alto, TX Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Alto's Hispanic population.
Alto Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 344 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Alto, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 31.24% of Alto population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Alto, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 344 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Alto, TX have?
Alto, TX has 289 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 26.25% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Alto is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Alto, TX?
With 68.76% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Alto.
That being said, with a 26.25% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Alto.
What is the majority race in Alto, TX?
With a population of 624 (56.68% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Alto.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Alto, with 26.25% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
